Abstract:
Disclosed are tricyclic heterocyclic compounds having kinase inhibitory activity, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the compounds, and use of the compounds in the treatment of or in medicaments for the treatment of various diseases and conditions. In particular, disclosed are tricyclic heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I) having CSF-1R (c-FMS kinase) inhibitory activity and their use in the treatment of various diseases and conditions, such as those mediated by CSF-1R, including proliferative or neoplastic diseases and conditions, including cancers, and bone, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases and conditions.
Abstract:
Described herein is a device (400) for glaucoma treatment and monitoring that comprises a combination of an intraocular pressure (iOP) sensor and a glaucoma drainage device. The device (400) comprises an IOP sensor (410) and an inductive antenna (420) mounted within a porous biocompatible material (430) that forms the drainage path. The IOP sensor (410) is mounted in a footplate portion (450) of the device (400) and is mountable in the anterior chamber of an eye. The footplate portion (450) is connected to a body portion (440) that houses the spiral antenna (420) by means of a neck portion (460) which locates the footplate portion (450) in a suitable position within the anterior chamber. Due to its size, the footplate portion (450) housing the IOP sensor (410) can readily be inserted into the anterior chamber with the body portion (440) housing the spiral antenna (420) located outside of the anterior chamber in a sub-scleral space to disperse the aqueous humour. Readings can be taken from the device (400) by an inductive coupling link between the antenna (420) and an external detector device.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides implantable devices coated with microporous surface layers with macrotopographic features that improve bio-integration at the interface of the implantable devices and the surrounding tissue.
Abstract:
The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The cartridge nut concept may be realized using one or more geometry or shape features or characteristics of one or more conduit gripping devices. Still further, the cartridge nut concept may be realized in combination with a ferrule cartridge concept.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides granular forms of porous biomaterials and methods for forming and applying these biomaterials, including uses to promote vascularization and tissue ingrowth.
Abstract:
The invention provides porous biomaterials and methods for forming porous bioniaterials. The porous bioniaterials of the invention comprise a biocompatible polymer scaffold defining an array of pores, wherein substantially all the pores have a similar diameter, wherein the mean diameter of the pores is between about 20 and about 90 micrometers, wherein substantially all the pores are each connected to at least 4 other pores, and wherein the diameter of substantially all the connections between the pores is between about 15 % and about 40 % of the mean diameter of the pores. The invention also provides implantable devices comprising a layer of a biomaterial, and methods for promoting angiogenesis in and around an implantable biomaterial.
Abstract:
A ferrule type, flareless fitting is provided that includes a first fitting component (12), a second fitting component (16), a front ferrule (20), and a rear ferrule (22). The first fitting component comprises a rear ferrule recess and a front ferrule recess. The second fitting component includes a ferrule camming surface. The front ferrule is disposed between the first fitting component and the second fitting component such that a portion of the front ferrule engages the front ferrule camming surface. The front ferrule includes a flange that extends radially outward from a portion of the front ferrule that engages the front ferrule camming surface. A difference angle is defined between the front ferrule recess and an outer surface of the flange when the fitting is in a finger tight condition. The difference angle diminishes during pull up of the fitting. A rear ferrule is disposed between the front ferrule and the first fitting component such that a rear ferrule drive surface of the rear ferrule recess engages the rear ferrule when the fitting is pulled up.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member (34), a drive member (36), and a seal member (48), the drive member causing axial movement of the conduit gripping member to indent into an outer surface of the conduit when the assembly is pulled-up, the drive member causing the seal member to form a zero clearance seal at a location that is axially spaced from the conduit gripping member. The zero clearance seal may comprise a face seal arrangement including a gasket (48), and the conduit gripping member may be a ferrule, ring or other device that can grip and optionally seal against the conduit outer surface. The assembly may include 'a sensing function for detecting or sensing a characteristic or condition of an assembly component or the fluid or both, hi one embodiment, a body coupling member has a two piece construction of a main body and a conduit socket insert. A flared fitting embodiment is also provided. Sensing functions are also incorporated into fittings other than just zero clearance fittings.
Abstract:
A fitting for a conduit (9) is provided with first and second fitting components (4,6), a gripping member (2), and a live-loading mechanism (3). The first fitting component is adapted to receive a conduit along a central axis. The gripping member includes a gripping portion adapted to engage the conduit when the gripping member is tightened to the conduit. The second fitting component is adapted to be joined to the first fitting component to provide a seal between the gripping member and at least one of the first and second fitting components. The live-loading mechanism is adapted to hold the gripping portion in live-loaded engagement with the conduit when the first fitting component is separated from the second fitting component.
Abstract:
A fitting is provided that may optionally be pulled-up to its final assembled condition by torque rather than by turns. At least one fitting component includes a structure that facilitates pull-up by torque. The structure may take a wide variety of different forms. In one embodiment, at least one of the external surface of the first threaded fitting component (112) and the outer position of the nut (116) includes an incline (145) in an engagement area.